Caralyn Davis |
January 18, 2022 In conjunction with community spread over the past few weeks, the number of nursing homes with new COVID-19 infections has increased.
Read More » Caralyn Davis |
October 7, 2021 Testing is one of the key tools that nursing homes and other postacute care providers have to prevent and contain COVID outbreaks.
Read More » Caralyn Davis |
August 30, 2021 A surge of COVID-19 cases among nursing home residents and staff combined with stagnant vaccination rates for staff is a warning sign.
Read More » Caralyn Davis |
June 22, 2021 The new focus on nursing documentation is consistent with the fact that many SNFs no longer provide straight therapy to Part A residents.
Read More » Dr. Zachary Palace, MD, CMD is the Medical Director of the Hebrew Home of Riverdale, which has cared for residents for more than 100 years.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 7, 2021 The long-term care industry faces multiple challenges, many of which were in existence before the pandemic. Where do we go from here?
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April 26, 2021 The first in-person visits after lockdown can evoke a wide range of emotions in residents and family members alike.
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February 19, 2021 One expert predicts that the definition of facilities and the role they play will change, even if there is no dramatic physical restructuring.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
February 2, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has altered not only how nursing homes function, but also how residents experience life.
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Alan C. Horowitz |
September 28, 2020 Life Care Center of Kirkland has achieved a significant legal victory relating to its much-maligned handling of an early COVID-19 outbreak.
Read More » Alan C. Horowitz |
September 20, 2020 Dr. Nazir talks about COVID testing, therapeutics, and keeping spirits high during this challenging time.
Read More » Alan C. Horowitz |
September 8, 2020 Dr. Steinberg champions the care provided by nursing homes and the value of perspective and kindness.
Read More » Alan C. Horowitz |
August 21, 2020 CMS has announced that it has imposed more than $15 million in civil money penalties (CMPs) on more than 3,400 nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this effective?
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
July 9, 2020 Here, we highlight some of the most versatile resources that senior care facilities can learn from and adopt.
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May 29, 2020 President Trump recently released a statement detailing how his administration is supporting America’s seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More » As a senior care leader, prescribing or distributing medications, it’s critical to know the latest pharma recalls and modified warning labels
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
March 18, 2020 Social distancing is challenging in a senior care facility. Here we share expert advice for social distancing at meals and with visitors
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Elaine Howley |
February 27, 2020 Last year, gun violence led to tragic outcomes in several U.S. senior living facilities. How can you keep residents and employees at your facility safe?
Read More » Caralyn Davis |
February 14, 2020 Providers should consider developing a resident-centered policy for the management of resident sexual activity - here are the guidelines to consider.
Read More » Elaine Howley |
February 13, 2020 48% of all structural fires in health care facilities occurred in skilled nursing facilities. You can reduce the risk of a fire becoming a tragic event.
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Nell Griffin |
January 15, 2020 A two-year study of three nursing homes in Sweden offers valuable data for all nursing home leaders. The study, Unmet Expectations: Why N...
Read More » Nell Griffin |
January 15, 2020 A key component of active implementation of the final rule is for all staff to be trained and participating in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities — a paradigm shift for some nursing homes.
Read More » Elaine Howley |
November 25, 2019 Is your facility in compliance with new EPA rules regarding disposal of pharmaceuticals?
Read More » Residents, ombudsman, associations and consumer advocates are raising their voice about a growing number of allegedly improper evictions and discharges.
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Pamela Tabar |
November 29, 2017 The agency has issued a temporary moratorium on the enforcement of eight specific Phase 2 F-Tags, although the new survey process begins this week as scheduled.
Read More » As the CMS regulations for infection control programs kick in, providers are finding that leadership matters as much as training.
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
November 9, 2017 The draft policy could reduce the likelihood of high civil money penalties against skilled nursing providers for immediate jeopardy deficiences that resulted in no harm or death.
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
November 6, 2017 The draft policy could reduce the likelihood of high civil money penalties against skilled nursing providers for immediate jeopardy deficiences that resulted in no harm or death.
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
September 20, 2017 CMS Administrator Seema Verma has announced the dawn of big changes at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). What will happen to all the bundled payment projects?
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